Read legal information section and make sure you understand the risks of this repair. Place your iPod nano 1G on a clean flat and soft surface, such as a rubber mat or a piece of soft cloth and get the required opening tools and a soldering iron.
Step 1
Turn your iPod nano face down.
Step 2
Insert the spudger on one of the sides as shown in the image.
Step 3
Slide up and down the side of the iPod and until there is a visible gap.
Step 4
Slide around the corner to the top. Twist the safe open tool to widen the gap.
Step 5
Slide round the top edge to repeat the procedure on the other side of the backplate.
Step 6
Some backplates are more difficult to remove and you may have to use a flathead screwdriver to get it off. If you do so, be aware that you will cosmetically damage your iPod. Work patiently be sure to keep from making abrupt movements or applying too much force.
Use the safe open tool to remove the battery from its compartment. The battery is glued down, take your time to pry it off, keep from puncturing or bending the battery.
Step 9
Remove the insulating tape covering the solder contacts at the top. Melt the solder using a soldering iron and detach the wires, beginning with the red wire. As soon as you removed the red wire, cover the exposed wire tip with tape to keep from shorting the battery.
Step 10
Remove the remaining wires. Connect the new battery using the same color coding. You have successfully replaced your iPod nano 1G battery.
